Is the via dell amore Cinque Terre open?

Day-trippers and cruise passengers flocked to the Via dell'Amore for a quick taste of the Cinque Terre's beauty. But the Via dell'Amore has been closed since September 24, 2012—initially after a landslide, which was then compounded by wave damage in 2018. The full trail should reopen in July 2024.



As of February 2026, the Via dell'Amore (The Path of Love) in Italy's Cinque Terre is officially open to the public following a decade-long restoration project. This iconic coastal path, which connects the villages of Riomaggiore and Manarola, was closed for many years due to a severe landslide in 2012. The trail now operates under a managed access system to prevent overcrowding and ensure maintenance funds. Visitors are generally required to book a specific time slot and purchase a "Cinque Terre Card" that includes the path entrance. The walk itself is only about 1 kilometer long and is famous for being the easiest and most romantic stretch of the UNESCO World Heritage site, offering breathtaking views of the Ligurian Sea from a paved, relatively flat walkway. Because it is one of Italy's most popular attractions, it is highly recommended to check the official park website for the latest weather-related closures or seasonal reservation requirements before your visit.

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But the Via dell'Amore has been closed since September 24, 2012?initially after a landslide, which was then compounded by wave damage in 2018. The full trail should reopen in July 2024. An initial stretch of it, starting from Riomaggiore, reopened on July 1 for a three-month preview.

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The via del'Amore is a trail from the villages of Riomaggore to Manarola in the Cinque Terre. It is an easy (relatively flat) 30 min walk, and there is a cafe in the middle.

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How to avoid the crowds in Cinque Terre
  1. Timing is everything. Cinque Terre tends to be busiest in May, June and September, with July and August not far behind. ...
  2. Walk beyond the Azure Trail. ...
  3. Avoid the cruise ships. ...
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Overtourism in a fragile area Fabrizia Pecunia, the mayor of Riomaggiore, came up with the new plan for the 3,215- foot-long path to combat overtourism. Last year, about three million tourists visited Cinque Terre, a fragile national park. In contrast, there are fewer than 4,000 residents left in the area.

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Chiseled into the cliffside of the Cinque Terre, connecting two of its famous coastal villages, the Via dell'Amore footpath has often been seen as the symbol of the area. Yet the 1km (0.6 mile) trail has been closed since 2012, when it was damaged by landslides and rockfall.

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Town #1: Riomaggiore This was not a good start to our day. The trail between Riomaggiore and Manarola is called Via dell'Amore. When it is open, it is flat and easy to walk. However, it frequently closes due to landslides.

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Italy's Via dell'Amore (“Path of Love”) bills itself as “the most romantic walk in the world.” It's long been the most popular hiking path in the roughly 75 miles (121 kilometers) of trails that wind around the five villages that make up the Cinque Terre UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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You can walk the entire route in about six hours, if you take short breaks—although many hikers prefer to spread the route out over a few days at a strolling pace, stopping to enjoy the towns along the way. You can start from either direction (Monterosso, heading south, or Riomaggiore, heading north).

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So although a day trip to the Cinque Terre isn't long enough to thoroughly explore the area, it will give you a taste of each village. It'll be a fairly long day though, especially if you're travelling from a city outside the region like Florence or Pisa.

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If you want a much easier hike, definitely hike from Vernazza to Monterosso (and not vice versa). The trail is much easier and Monterosso has the best beach of all five villages — so you can relax on the beach after your hike! Be sure to bring water and snacks on your hike!

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Vernazza, the most beautiful village to visit in Cinque Terre. Vernazza is without question one of the brightest gems of Cinque Terre, a coastal village that enthralls visitors with its undeniable charm.

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Monterosso - Fegina beach In Monterosso, there are two long beaches with sand and pebbles, Fegina beach being the most famous one, in the new town.

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